PCE AD HOC Working Group - A Review of the Clinical Component of the Physiotherapy Competency Exam - Report and Recommendations

Sep 20, 2026

Review and recommendations evaluate the clinical component of the Physiotherapy Competency Exam (PCE) for physiotherapy licensure in Saskatchewan. The report examines historical context and how competency assessment uses Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs), including the PCE structure, competency profile, and alignment with national curriculum, clinical education, and accreditation. It further assesses reliability and validity through content, concurrent, and predictive validity, and synthesizes findings from literature review, committees, and workforce and graduate input. The document links results to Saskatchewan licensure requirements, global jurisdiction scans, and licensing pathways for internationally educated physiotherapists, culminating in conclusions and alternative licensing recommendations.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages64

Reading Time2 h 41 min

AccessFree to download

Background

Process

Committee Members

Committee Guidelines

Historical Context

Competency assessment & Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs)

PCE

Competency Profile

National Curriculum

Clinical Education

Accreditation

Canadian University Programs

Literature Review

Reliability

Validity

Conclusions

Saskatchewan Self-Regulated Health Professions-Licensure Requirements

Global Scan of Physical Therapy Licensure Requirements

Discussion with University of Saskatchewan School of Rehabilitation Science

Curriculum and entry-level practice

Clinical placements

Evaluation of students

Licensing Internationally Educated Physical Therapists in Saskatchewan

Discussion with Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators

Examination

Statistical

Report Summary

Conclusions Related to the Committee’s Original Guidelines

Recommendations & Rationale for Alternative Licensing Process

Appendix A – Committee Members

Appendix B – References

Appendix C – Saskatchewan Self-Regulated Health Professions Licensure Requirements

Appendix D – Saskatchewan Health Professions Licensure OSCE Formats

PCE AD HOC Working Group A REVIEW OF THE CLINICAL COMPONENT OF THE PHYSIOTHERAPY COMPETENCY EXAM Report and recommendations on the use of the PCE clinical component for Physiotherapy licensure in Saskatchewan Submitted by the Physiotherapy Competency Exam SCPT AD HOC Working Group May 20, 2021 Table of Contents Background .......................................................................................................................... 4 Process ................................................................................................................................. 5 Committee Members ............................................................................................................ 5 Committee Guidelines.......................................................................................................... 6 Historical Context................................................................................................................. 7 Competency assessment & Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) .............. 7 PCE .................................................................................................................................... 8 Competency Profile............................................................................................................. 8 National Curriculum ............................................................................................................ 9 Clinical Education ............................................................................................................... 9 Accreditation ......................................................................................................................10 Canadian University Programs...........................................................................................10 Literature Review.................................................................................................................11 Process..............................................................................................................................11 Review ...............................................................................................................................11 Reliability ...........................................................................................................................12 Validity ............................................................................................................................... 13 Content validity ..................................................................................................................14 Concurrent and predictive validity ......................................................................................15 Conclusions .......................................................................................................................16 Saskatchewan Self-Regulated Health Professions-Licensure Requirements...............17 Global Scan of Physical Therapy Licensure Requirements .............................................18 Discussion with University of Saskatchewan School of Rehabilitation Science............20 Curriculum and entry-level practice ....................................................................................20 Clinical placements ............................................................................................................21 Evaluation of students........................................................................................................22 MPT program evaluation ....................................................................................................23 i. Accreditation by Physiotherapy Education Accreditation Canada (PEAC) ...................24 ii. Employer survey ..........................................................................................

FAQs

What is the purpose of this PCE clinical component review for Saskatchewan licensure?

It evaluates the PCE clinical component and provides report findings and recommendations for using the exam as part of physiotherapy licensure in Saskatchewan.

How does the report describe competency assessment and OSCEs within the PCE?

It outlines how competency assessment is conducted using Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs), including the PCE structure and related competency profile and education alignment.

What kinds of validity and reliability evidence does the report address?

The report discusses reliability and validity, including content validity, and concurrent and predictive validity.

Sep 20, 2026

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